WINFIELD, Kan. — The Southwestern College women's soccer team battled Avila University to a 3-3 draw Wednesday afternoon in Kansas City, Missouri.

Avila struck first in the seventh minute to take an early 1-0 lead. Southwestern answered in the 29th minute when Lou Forder found the back of the net off an assist from Jade Smallwood, sending the match into halftime tied at one.

The Moundbuilders came out strong in the second half. Millie Hazzard gave Southwestern the lead just 1:36 into the half, scoring off an assist from Amiyah Baker. Smallwood added another in the 67th minute to extend the lead to 3-1.

Avila responded late, scoring in the 79th minute before finding the equalizer in the 82nd minute. Neither side was able to break the tie over the final eight minutes, resulting in the 3-3 draw.

Southwestern finished with six shots, putting four on goal. The Moundbuilders moved to 5-6-1 overall and 4-2-1 in KCAC play with the result.

Southwestern will return to action Saturday, Oct. 10, when the Moundbuilders travel to Hillsboro, Kan., to face Tabor College. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. at Joel H. Wiens Stadium.